Santa Monica College

Institution overview

Santa Monica College is a public community college in Santa Monica, California, founded in 1929 as Santa Monica Junior College. It provides lower-division academic study, career education and opportunities for transfer to universities. Its educational role combines preparation for further degrees with qualifications directed towards employment. The college offers associate degrees and certificates across a broad range of subjects, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Interaction Design. Areas of study include arts and humanities, social sciences, science, business, computing, media, design, health and performing arts. The interaction design degree connects graphic design, user experience and technology through a specialised upper-division curriculum. Teaching takes place across a main campus and additional locations serving particular subjects and community needs. Academic counselling, transfer services and student support help learners plan their studies. Transfer preparation is distinct from a guarantee of university admission, and the bachelor's programme has its own application requirements. The programme directory and admission pages identify credentials, subject pathways and enrolment procedures. This structure allows students to pursue a career qualification, build a foundation for transfer or enter a selected applied bachelor's route.

Directory information

Institution type

Community College

Operating status

Active

Ownership

Public

Founded

1929

Address

1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90405-1628

Teaching languages

English

Primary pathway

Vocational and Technical Education

Education pathways

Vocational and Technical Education; Higher Education

Qualification levels

Certificate; Associate; Bachelor

Fields of study

Arts and Humanities; Social Sciences; Natural Sciences; Business and Management; Computer Science; Design; Media and Communication; Medicine and Health; Fine and Performing Arts; Natural Resources and Conservation; Architecture and Related Services; Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Personal and Culinary Services; Education; Engineering; Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields; Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics; Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences; Legal Professions and Studies; Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities; Mathematics and Statistics; Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies; Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies; Psychology; Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services; Visual and Performing Arts; Health Professions and Related Programs; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; History; Transportation and Materials Moving

Delivery modes

On-campus; Online